Picardie: how a French glass tumbler gained cult status

04 November 2018 - 00:00

By Mila Crewe-Brown

Considering the Picardie is worshipped the world over, and its predecessor, the Gigogne, landed a spot at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, it's staggering to learn that maker Duralex faced bankruptcy at the close of the 20th century.

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